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Joy Wesley
Days of Our Lives character
Portrayed by
  • Aisling Acuna (2005)
  • AlexAnn Hopkins (2024)
Duration
  • 2003
  • 2005
  • 2024
First appearanceMarch 7, 2003 (2003-03-07)
ClassificationPresent; recurring
Created byPeter Brash and Paula Cwikly[a]
Introduced by
  • Ken Corday and Stephen Wyman (2003, 2005)
  • Ken Corday and Janet Spellman-Drucker (2024)
In-universe information
Parents
SiblingsChloe Lane

Joy Wesley is a fictional character on Days of Our Lives, an American soap opera. Created by head writers Peter Brash and Paula Cwikly, with introduction by Dena Higley[a] and executive producers Ken Corday and Stephen Wyman, Joy is the daughter of Craig (Kevin Spirtas) and Nancy Wesley (Patrika Darbo), and sister of Chloe Lane (Nadia Bjorlin). First appearing on March 7, 2003, Joy was portrayed by uncredited child actors. In 2005, the character was re-introduced in September 2005 with Aisling Acuna. AlexAnn Hopkins assumed the role in 2024 when Joy returned to Salem in October of the same year.[1]

Storylines

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Joy was conceived by Craig and Nancy Wesley following Chloe's diagnosis with leukemia, with the hope that her bone marrow would be a match for Chloe, in order to save her life. After her birth, Joy is a tested match and donates her bone marrow to save Chloe's life. In October 2024, Joy returns to Salem and meets Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman).

Footnotes

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  1. ^ a b The development of Craig and Nancy's daughter was introduced in 2002, under head writers Peter Brash and Paula Cwikly. The character was introduced by head writer Dena Higley.

References

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  1. ^ Levinsky, Mara (October 11, 2024). "Exclusive: Nancy Returns to DAYS – with Chloe's Sister, Joy!". Soap Opera Digest. United States: A360media. ISSN 0164-3584. Archived from the original on October 11, 2024. Retrieved October 11, 2024.